The Invention Of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
A Novel in Words and Pictures
Set in 1930s Paris, this enchanting tale follows a young orphan boy who lives in the walls of a bustling train station, secretly maintaining the clocks. Driven by a mysterious notebook left by his late father, he embarks on a quest to repair a broken automaton, believing it holds a message from beyond. Along the way, he befriends an adventurous girl and uncovers a hidden connection to a pioneering filmmaker, leading to a heartwarming journey of discovery, redemption, and the magic of cinema.
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- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-550
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Invenção De Hugo Cabret
- Hugo
- Hugo Cabret
- The Invention of Hugo Cabret
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